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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
1
Miss Ellen Lewis of Easley and Julius E. Boggs of Pickens wed in Easley’s new Presbyterian church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin on piano and a white clothed background with palms. The couple leaves for Greenville then Honeymoon before settling in Pickens.
Miss Ella Virginia Hiott wed J Robert Long of Edgefield in a quiet Tuesday ceremony at 6 pm. The service was by the bride’s father Rev D W Hiott, with both families present. Mrs Long is daughter of Rev and Mrs D W Hiott. Mr Long works at Addison Cotton Mills and plans to live in Edgefield after a brief honeymoon.
Dr. J N Hallum of Pickens spent days in Atlanta securing a large stock of high grade Christmas goods. The Pickens Drug Co will offer unbreakable dolls, silverware, cut glass, fountain pens, chinaware, hand painted items, statuary, Japanese goods, baskets, mats, jewelry, toilet articles, books and Bibles. Prices aim to rival larger towns, encouraging early shopping.
Readers are encouraged to send in any news item they know. The newspaper welcomes tips and community notices to help share local happenings with neighbors and readers.
Pleasant Grove notes cradle small grain sowing marks a long season. Mrs Lina Barker visits her brother in Greenville where hospital treatment for cancer offers grim expectations. Frank McJunkin shipped roasting ears to Greenville last week at likely high prices. Ed Dill and family visited from Spartanburg for Baptist association sessions. J P Anders family moved to Greenville. Ed Griffin visits his parents. A FARMER.
The article explains that due to wartime disruption in Europe there will be no traditional china dolls for Christmas. American made unbreakable dolls will be the alternative, as overseas imports are scarce and prices high. Santa plans to buy American toys to fill the gap.
A public debate at Dacusville graded school is set for Friday night October 27. The issue asks whether the United States should enlarge its army and navy with Bates Aiken and Arthur Aiken for the affirmative and Joe Hunt and Louie Perry for the negative.
Rev L E Wiggins will speak at the school auditorium next Friday night October 27 about his three week Holy Land trip in 1912. The talk will be illustrated by nearly one hundred hand colored lantern slides. Admission is 26 cents for adults and 10 cents for children to raise money for a lecture machine. Lecture begins at 8 o clock.
Mr. Leo Winchester wed Miss Katie Gillespie at Antioch church on Sunday the 16th after Sunday school. Rev H F Wright officiated with Ray Lynch as best man and Miss May Gillespie as maid of honor. The couple, both from Mountain Grove, receive many congratulations from friends. Later, A T Winchester and Mrs Winchester of Sunset were seen in Pickens, and Mr and Mrs Daniel Winchester are reported improved after illness.
A plea to Pickens County readers to subscribe to The Sentinel stressing value and hometown coverage. The message argues subscriptions cost less than two cents a week and encourages neighbors to join to improve the paper.
A vignette from Flinders area notes weekly doings including church picnics at Hog Ford, a closing sale at Tickville dry goods, and residents Raz Barlow Cricket Hicks and others in humorous small town tales. It mentions yard antics, ditches, stray animals, and local gossip in a light, folksy tone.
Willborn Freeman died October 11 after a weeklong illness from Brights disease. Born in Pickens County South Carolina he moved to Alabama thirty years ago and became a citizen. He leaves a wife eight children and a large circle of friends. Funeral and burial were in Arkadelphia Alabama.
In Pumpkintown Oct 28 residents report scarce possum meat due to the hunting license law and recount near frostbite, while Table Rock Cave is touched by the world war. They mention Rev. Morgan’s sermon at Saluda Hill with a postserving dinner and an afternoon of singing drawing a large regional crowd.
The Norris graded school honors list for October includes First Grade Henry Entrekin Earl Chambers Robert Smith Helen Mc Whorter. Second Grade Edgar Brewer Lydia Clardy Jay Clayton Hughes Clayton Bud Johnson. Third Grade Annie Bell Entrekin Clyde Entrekin Pauline Gaines Wayman McWhorter. Fourth Grade Bessie Baker Catherine Bowen Pearl Owen Ruby Owen. Sixth Grade Lizzie Entrekin Lillian Johnson. Seventh Grade Ellen Gates. Eighth Grade Ralph Brewer Beatrice Kelly. Tenth Grade Josie Garrett. Principal L FE Kirpy signs the list.
On the 16th inst Mr and Mrs Spencer Roper were surprised as their children gathered at home for Mrs Roper s 61st birthday. Nine children and 30 grandchildren attended with baskets and gifts for a large ground dinner under oaks. Music and conversation followed in a warm family afternoon. May God bless future reunions or a heavenly reunion around our father s throne.
A Piedmont college letter from Demarest Ga outlines a South Carolina club with about 35 members. Notables include Miss Clavie Gilstrap Ralph Gilstrap Harry Robinson and Prue Hendricks of Pickens with Harry Robinson elected vice president. Members invite South Carolinians in Demarest to visit.
Pickens County cotton market figures released Wednesday at 8:00 a m show values from Glenwood Mill, Easley Mill No 2, Folger Thornley Co and Dibertys Ano ce te. Market updates list prices and participating mills in Pickens.
Rampey mill and gin acquired by A Few and sons. C A Dalton sells property to R E Dalton and moves to Henry Rampey farm. George Kennemore to occupy former R I Dalton home after buying from Seaborn. E W Pickens buys a 2 cylinder kerosene engine and offers labor and wood gear. Lawrence Curtis and Ruth Louis wed near Six Mile with Rev C B Atkinson presiding.
Charley and Vadir Anderson thank friends for kindness shown during their boy’s illness and for Dr Porter’s skillful patient care. They wish the Lord’s blessing and reward for all who helped.
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